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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.61, 369.90 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.61, 369.90 and 109.62 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.61 : 369.90 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.61/369.90 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.61x = 369.90 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.61x = 40,546.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,546.59/246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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