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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 368.84 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 368.84 and 109.10 is: 163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 368.84 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/368.84 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 368.84 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 40,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,240.44/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.53

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