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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 368.94 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 368.94 and 173.88 is: 260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 368.94 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/368.94 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 368.94 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 64,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,151.29/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.40

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