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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.19, 369.32 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.19, 369.32 and 116.18 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 369.32 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/369.32 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 369.32 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 42,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,907.02/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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