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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 369.57 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 369.57 and 165.18 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 369.57 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/369.57 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 369.57 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 61,045.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,045.57/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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