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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 370.33 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 370.33 and 164.61 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 370.33 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/370.33 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 370.33 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 60,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,959.73/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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