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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.95, 370.22 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.95, 370.22 and 116.88 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.95 : 370.22 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.95/370.22 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.95x = 370.22 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.95x = 43,271.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,271.61/246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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