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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 369.14 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 369.14 and 109.03 is: 163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 369.14 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/369.14 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 369.14 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 40,247.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,247.33/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.61

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