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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 369.35 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 369.35 and 109.24 is: 163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 369.35 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/369.35 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 369.35 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 40,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,348.72/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.86

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