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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 369.51 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 369.51 and 118.06 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 369.51 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/369.51 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 369.51 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 43,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,624.35/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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