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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 369.48 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 369.48 and 173.82 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 369.48 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/369.48 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 369.48 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 64,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,223.01/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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