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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.09, 369.24 and 116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.09, 369.24 and 116 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 369.24 = 116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/369.24 = 116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 369.24 × 116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 42,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,831.84/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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