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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.46, 369.47 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.46, 369.47 and 169.22 is: 253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.46 : 369.47 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.46/369.47 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.46x = 369.47 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.46x = 62,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,520.87/246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.68

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