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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 368.73 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 368.73 and 169.07 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 368.73 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/368.73 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 368.73 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 62,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,339.34/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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