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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 369.41 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 369.41 and 116.26 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 369.41 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/369.41 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 369.41 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 42,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,946.10/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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