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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 369.74 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 369.74 and 168.38 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 369.74 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/369.74 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 369.74 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 62,256.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,256.82/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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