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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.42 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.42 and 116.35 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.42 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.42 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.42 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 42,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,982.02/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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