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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 368.85 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 368.85 and 163.79 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 368.85 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/368.85 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 368.85 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 60,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,414.09/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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