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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 368.96 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 368.96 and 165.06 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 368.96 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/368.96 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 368.96 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 60,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,900.54/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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