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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 368.91 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 368.91 and 115.95 is: 173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 368.91 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/368.91 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 368.91 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 42,775.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,775.11/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.86

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