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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 369.88 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 369.88 and 114.77 is: 172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 369.88 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/369.88 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 369.88 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 42,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,451.77/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.20

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