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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 369.14 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 369.14 and 178.43 is: 267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 369.14 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/369.14 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 369.14 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 65,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,862.91/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.62

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