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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.12, 369.72 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.12, 369.72 and 169.44 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.12 : 369.72 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.12/369.72 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.12x = 369.72 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.12x = 62,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,645.36/246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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