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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 369.37 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 369.37 and 164.89 is: 247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 369.37 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/369.37 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 369.37 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 60,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,905.42/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.28

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