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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.57, 369.74 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.57, 369.74 and 109.56 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.57 : 369.74 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.57/369.74 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.57x = 369.74 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.57x = 40,508.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,508.17/246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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