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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 368.85 and 173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 368.85 and 173.89 is: 260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 368.85 = 173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/368.85 = 173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 368.85 × 173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 64,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,139.33/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.54

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