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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 369.52 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 369.52 and 164.06 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 369.52 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/369.52 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 369.52 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 60,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,621.81/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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