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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 370.26 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 370.26 and 175.02 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 370.26 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/370.26 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 370.26 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 64,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,802.91/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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