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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 369.54 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 369.54 and 116.32 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 369.54 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/369.54 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 369.54 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 42,984.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,984.89/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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