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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.47, 369.60 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.47, 369.60 and 116.45 is: 174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.47 : 369.60 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.47/369.60 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.47x = 369.60 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.47x = 43,038.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,038.07/246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.62

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