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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 369.06 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 369.06 and 165.06 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 369.06 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/369.06 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 369.06 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 60,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,917.04/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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