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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 369.21 and 109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 369.21 and 109.53 is: 164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 369.21 = 109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/369.21 = 109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 369.21 × 109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 40,439.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,439.57/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.17

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