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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 369.45 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 369.45 and 165.21 is: 247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 369.45 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/369.45 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 369.45 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 61,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,036.83/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.91

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