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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.57, 369.08 and 164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.57, 369.08 and 164.15 is: 245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.57 : 369.08 = 164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.57/369.08 = 164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.57x = 369.08 × 164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.57x = 60,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,581.82/246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.70

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