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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 370.16 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 370.16 and 164.22 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 370.16 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/370.16 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 370.16 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 60,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,789.09/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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