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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 369.70 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 369.70 and 165.40 is: 248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 369.70 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/369.70 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 369.70 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 61,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,148.38/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.37

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