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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 368.68 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 368.68 and 177.22 is: 265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 368.68 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/368.68 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 368.68 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 65,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,337.47/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.58

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