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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 369.38 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 369.38 and 116.32 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 369.38 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/369.38 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 369.38 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 42,965.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,965.21/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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