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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 369.96 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 369.96 and 174.60 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 369.96 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/369.96 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 369.96 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 64,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,595.02/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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