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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.76, 369.96 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.76, 369.96 and 116.68 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.76 : 369.96 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.76/369.96 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.76x = 369.96 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.76x = 43,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,166.93/246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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