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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 369.70 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 369.70 and 169.63 is: 254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 369.70 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/369.70 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 369.70 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 62,710.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,710.86/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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