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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 370.37 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 370.37 and 164.92 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 370.37 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/370.37 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 370.37 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 61,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,078.74/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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