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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 370.80 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 370.80 and 175.20 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 370.80 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/370.80 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 370.80 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 64,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,964.16/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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