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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 370.24 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 370.24 and 109.82 is: 164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 370.24 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/370.24 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 370.24 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 40,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,660.41/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.76

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