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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 368.96 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 368.96 and 164.88 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 368.96 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/368.96 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 368.96 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 60,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,834.12/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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