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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.41, 369.49 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.41, 369.49 and 109.40 is: 164.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.41 : 369.49 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.41/369.49 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.41x = 369.49 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.41x = 40,422.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,422.21/246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.04

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