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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 369.18 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 369.18 and 109.16 is: 163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 369.18 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/369.18 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 369.18 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 40,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,299.69/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.53

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