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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 368.82 and 109.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 368.82 and 109.11 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 368.82 = 109.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/368.82 = 109.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 368.82 × 109.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 40,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,241.95/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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