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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 369.79 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 369.79 and 165.47 is: 247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 369.79 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/369.79 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 369.79 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 61,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,189.15/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.95

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