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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 370.03 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 370.03 and 116.73 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 370.03 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/370.03 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 370.03 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 43,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,193.60/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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