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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 339.42 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 339.42 and 176.12 is: 242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 339.42 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/339.42 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 339.42 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 59,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,778.65/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.96

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