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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.76, 370.46 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.76, 370.46 and 169.96 is: 255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.76 : 370.46 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.76/370.46 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.76x = 370.46 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.76x = 62,963.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,963.38/246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.16

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