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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 368.73 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 368.73 and 180.06 is: 269.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 368.73 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/368.73 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 368.73 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 66,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,393.52/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.86

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