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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.97, 370.52 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.97, 370.52 and 169.21 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.97 : 370.52 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.97/370.52 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.97x = 370.52 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.97x = 62,695.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,695.69/246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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