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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.05, 369.17 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.05, 369.17 and 109.01 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.05 : 369.17 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.05/369.17 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.05x = 369.17 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.05x = 40,244.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,244.01/246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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