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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 368.82 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 368.82 and 177.48 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 368.82 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/368.82 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 368.82 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 65,458.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,458.17/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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