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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.05, 368.67 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.05, 368.67 and 173.78 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.05 : 368.67 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.05/368.67 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.05x = 368.67 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.05x = 64,067.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,067.47/246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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