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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.85, 370.51 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.85, 370.51 and 165.92 is: 249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.85 : 370.51 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.85/370.51 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.85x = 370.51 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.85x = 61,472.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,472.75/246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.03

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