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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.71, 370.13 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.71, 370.13 and 116.70 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.71 : 370.13 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.71/370.13 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.71x = 370.13 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.71x = 43,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,194.17/246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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