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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 370.32 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 370.32 and 165.60 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 370.32 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/370.32 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 370.32 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 61,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,324.99/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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