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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.50, 369.89 and 109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.50, 369.89 and 109.53 is: 164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.50 : 369.89 = 109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.50/369.89 = 109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.50x = 369.89 × 109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.50x = 40,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,513.50/246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.36

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