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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 369.12 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 369.12 and 174.56 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 369.12 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/369.12 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 369.12 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 64,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,433.59/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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