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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 370.38 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 370.38 and 109.90 is: 164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 370.38 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/370.38 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 370.38 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 40,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,704.25/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.89

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