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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.85, 370.31 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.85, 370.31 and 164.63 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.85 : 370.31 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.85/370.31 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.85x = 370.31 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.85x = 60,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,964.24/246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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