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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 369.97 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 369.97 and 116.57 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 369.97 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/369.97 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 369.97 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 43,125.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,125.96/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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