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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.59, 370.01 and 109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.59, 370.01 and 109.73 is: 164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.59 : 370.01 = 109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.59/370.01 = 109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.59x = 370.01 × 109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.59x = 40,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,601.20/246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.65

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