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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.12, 368.97 and 117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.12, 368.97 and 117.78 is: 176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.12 : 368.97 = 117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.12/368.97 = 117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.12x = 368.97 × 117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.12x = 43,457.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,457.29/246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.57

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