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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 370.71 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 370.71 and 168.93 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 370.71 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/370.71 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 370.71 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 62,624.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,624.04/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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