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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.52, 369.60 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.52, 369.60 and 118.12 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.52 : 369.60 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.52/369.60 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.52x = 369.60 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.52x = 43,657.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,657.15/246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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