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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 369.71 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 369.71 and 116.46 is: 174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 369.71 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/369.71 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 369.71 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 43,056.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,056.43/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.68

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