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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.33 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.33 and 165.42 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.33 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.33 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.33 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 61,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,094.57/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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