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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.97, 369.60 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.97, 369.60 and 174.70 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.97 : 369.60 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.97/369.60 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.97x = 369.60 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.97x = 64,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,569.12/246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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