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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.59, 369.73 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.59, 369.73 and 116.61 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.59 : 369.73 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.59/369.73 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.59x = 369.73 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.59x = 43,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,112.97/246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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