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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 368.67 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 368.67 and 165.36 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 368.67 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/368.67 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 368.67 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 60,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,963.27/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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