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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 369.56 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 369.56 and 160.20 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 369.56 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/369.56 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 369.56 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 59,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,203.51/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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