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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 370 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 370 and 174.40 is: 261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 370 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/370 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 370 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 64,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,528/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.80

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