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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.82, 369.93 and 109.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.82, 369.93 and 109.57 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.82 : 369.93 = 109.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.82/369.93 = 109.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.82x = 369.93 × 109.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.82x = 40,532.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,532.31/246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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