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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.83, 369.90 and 109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.83, 369.90 and 109.73 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.83 : 369.90 = 109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.83/369.90 = 109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.83x = 369.90 × 109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.83x = 40,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590.05/246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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