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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.47, 369.58 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.47, 369.58 and 116.43 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.47 : 369.58 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.47/369.58 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.47x = 369.58 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.47x = 43,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,030.20/246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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