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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.70, 370.14 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.70, 370.14 and 116.70 is: 175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.70 : 370.14 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.70/370.14 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.70x = 370.14 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.70x = 43,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,195.34/246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.09

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