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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.43, 369.23 and 174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.43, 369.23 and 174.13 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.43 : 369.23 = 174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.43/369.23 = 174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.43x = 369.23 × 174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.43x = 64,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,294.02/246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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