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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.05, 368.96 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.05, 368.96 and 109.02 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.05 : 368.96 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.05/368.96 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.05x = 368.96 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.05x = 40,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,224.86/246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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