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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.12, 339.30 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.12, 339.30 and 176.06 is: 242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.12 : 339.30 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.12/339.30 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.12x = 339.30 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.12x = 59,735.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,735.46/246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.71

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