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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.81, 370.33 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.81, 370.33 and 116.96 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.81 : 370.33 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.81/370.33 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.81x = 370.33 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.81x = 43,313.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,313.80/246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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