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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 370.12 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 370.12 and 109.86 is: 164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 370.12 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/370.12 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 370.12 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 40,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,661.38/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.65

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