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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 369.17 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 369.17 and 174.47 is: 261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 369.17 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/369.17 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 369.17 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 64,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,408.22/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.80

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