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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 370.24 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 370.24 and 116.85 is: 175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 370.24 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/370.24 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 370.24 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 43,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,262.84/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.20

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