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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 369.30 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 369.30 and 164.98 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 369.30 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/369.30 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 369.30 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 60,927.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,927.11/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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