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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.57, 370.02 and 109.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.57, 370.02 and 109.57 is: 164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.57 : 370.02 = 109.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.57/370.02 = 109.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.57x = 370.02 × 109.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.57x = 40,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,543.09/246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.43

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