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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 369.86 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 369.86 and 116.73 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 369.86 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/369.86 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 369.86 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 43,173.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,173.17/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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