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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 368.76 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 368.76 and 117.50 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 368.76 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/368.76 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 368.76 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 43,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,329.30/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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