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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.85, 370.26 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.85, 370.26 and 165.12 is: 247.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.85 : 370.26 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.85/370.26 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.85x = 370.26 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.85x = 61,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,137.33/246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.67

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