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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 370.04 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 370.04 and 116.61 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 370.04 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/370.04 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 370.04 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 43,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,150.36/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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