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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 370.20 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 370.20 and 174.57 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 370.20 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/370.20 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 370.20 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 64,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,625.81/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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