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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 368.55 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 368.55 and 165.30 is: 247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 368.55 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/368.55 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 368.55 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 60,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,921.32/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.35

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