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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 368.84 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 368.84 and 116.34 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 368.84 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/368.84 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 368.84 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 42,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,910.85/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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