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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 370.30 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 370.30 and 164.58 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 370.30 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/370.30 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 370.30 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 60,943.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,943.97/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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