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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 369.80 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 369.80 and 109.60 is: 164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 369.80 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/369.80 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 369.80 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 40,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,530.08/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.32

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