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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.27, 369.81 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.27, 369.81 and 174.18 is: 261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.27 : 369.81 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.27/369.81 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.27x = 369.81 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.27x = 64,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,413.51/246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.56

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