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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 369.85 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 369.85 and 116.72 is: 174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 369.85 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/369.85 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 369.85 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 43,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,168.89/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.84

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