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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 369.36 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 369.36 and 174.78 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 369.36 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/369.36 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 369.36 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 64,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,556.74/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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