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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.19, 369.33 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.19, 369.33 and 117.94 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 369.33 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/369.33 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 369.33 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 43,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,558.19/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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