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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 370.33 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 370.33 and 117 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 370.33 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/370.33 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 370.33 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 43,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,328.98/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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