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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 369.72 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 369.72 and 165.28 is: 248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 369.72 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/369.72 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 369.72 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 61,107.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,107.32/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.06

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