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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.64, 370.03 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.64, 370.03 and 109.80 is: 164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.64 : 370.03 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.64/370.03 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.64x = 370.03 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.64x = 40,629.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,629.29/246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.73

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