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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 369.83 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 369.83 and 109.58 is: 164.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 369.83 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/369.83 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 369.83 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 40,524.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,524.40/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.38

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