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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 368.52 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 368.52 and 164.84 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 368.52 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/368.52 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 368.52 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 60,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,746.84/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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