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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.87, 370.05 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.87, 370.05 and 109.80 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.87 : 370.05 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.87/370.05 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.87x = 370.05 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.87x = 40,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,631.49/246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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