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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 370.04 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 370.04 and 165.11 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 370.04 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/370.04 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 370.04 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 61,094.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,094.63/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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