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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 369.08 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 369.08 and 108.99 is: 163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 369.08 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/369.08 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 369.08 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 40,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,225.48/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.52

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