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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 368.96 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 368.96 and 132.16 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 368.96 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/368.96 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 368.96 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 48,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,761.75/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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