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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 370.53 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 370.53 and 116.93 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 370.53 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/370.53 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 370.53 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 43,326.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,326.07/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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