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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 368.86 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 368.86 and 173.88 is: 260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 368.86 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/368.86 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 368.86 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 64,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,137.38/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.53

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