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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 369.98 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 369.98 and 174.72 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 369.98 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/369.98 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 369.98 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 64,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,642.91/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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