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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 369.88 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 369.88 and 160.14 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 369.88 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/369.88 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 369.88 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 59,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,233.71/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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