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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 369.76 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 369.76 and 169.76 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 369.76 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/369.76 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 369.76 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 62,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,770.46/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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