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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.71, 370.80 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.71, 370.80 and 166.07 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.71 : 370.80 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.71/370.80 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.71x = 370.80 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.71x = 61,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576.90/246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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