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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 369.04 and 174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 369.04 and 174.01 is: 260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 369.04 = 174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/369.04 = 174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 369.04 × 174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 64,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,216.65/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.73

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