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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.09, 368.96 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.09, 368.96 and 117.75 is: 176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 368.96 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/368.96 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 368.96 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 43,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444.45/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.54

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