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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 369.20 and 169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 369.20 and 169.15 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 369.20 = 169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/369.20 = 169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 369.20 × 169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 62,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,449.68/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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