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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.98, 369.93 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.98, 369.93 and 174.80 is: 261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.98 : 369.93 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.98/369.93 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.98x = 369.93 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.98x = 64,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,663.76/246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.82

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