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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 368.95 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 368.95 and 116.01 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 368.95 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/368.95 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 368.95 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 42,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,799.75/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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