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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.27, 369.26 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.27, 369.26 and 116.19 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.27 : 369.26 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.27/369.26 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.27x = 369.26 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.27x = 42,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,903.74/246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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