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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.89, 370.13 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.89, 370.13 and 116.82 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.89 : 370.13 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.89/370.13 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.89x = 370.13 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.89x = 43,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,238.59/246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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