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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 369.44 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 369.44 and 165.29 is: 247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 369.44 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/369.44 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 369.44 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 61,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,064.74/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.94

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