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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.67, 370.14 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.67, 370.14 and 165.40 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.67 : 370.14 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.67/370.14 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.67x = 370.14 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.67x = 61,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,221.16/246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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