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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 369.99 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 369.99 and 164.92 is: 247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 369.99 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/369.99 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 369.99 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 61,018.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,018.75/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.38

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