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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 368.62 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 368.62 and 180.96 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 368.62 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/368.62 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 368.62 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 66,705.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,705.48/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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