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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 369.69 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 369.69 and 116.49 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 369.69 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/369.69 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 369.69 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 43,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,065.19/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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