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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 369.09 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 369.09 and 165.06 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 369.09 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/369.09 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 369.09 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 60,922.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,922.00/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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