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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 369.60 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 369.60 and 116.38 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 369.60 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/369.60 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 369.60 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 43,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,014.05/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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