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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.85, 370.17 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.85, 370.17 and 116.84 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.85 : 370.17 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.85/370.17 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.85x = 370.17 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.85x = 43,251.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,251.59/246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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