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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 370 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 370 and 109.68 is: 164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 370 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/370 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 370 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 40,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,581.60/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.55

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