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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 368.98 and 115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 368.98 and 115.96 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 368.98 = 115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/368.98 = 115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 368.98 × 115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 42,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,786.34/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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