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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.52, 369.90 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.52, 369.90 and 164.31 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.52 : 369.90 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.52/369.90 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.52x = 369.90 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.52x = 60,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,775.80/246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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