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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 370.24 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 370.24 and 118.72 is: 178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 370.24 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/370.24 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 370.24 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 43,954.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,954.89/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.16

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