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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 370.17 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 370.17 and 109.79 is: 164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 370.17 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/370.17 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 370.17 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 40,639.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,639.11/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.72

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