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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.19, 369.09 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.19, 369.09 and 116.27 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 369.09 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/369.09 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 369.09 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 42,914.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,914.09/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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