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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.17, 369.43 and 109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.17, 369.43 and 109.26 is: 163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.17 : 369.43 = 109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.17/369.43 = 109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.17x = 369.43 × 109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.17x = 40,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,363.65/246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.96

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