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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 369.72 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 369.72 and 109.62 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 369.72 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/369.72 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 369.72 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 40,528.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,528.71/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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