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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 368.99 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 368.99 and 115.93 is: 173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 368.99 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/368.99 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 368.99 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 42,777.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,777.01/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.73

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