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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 368.42 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 368.42 and 181.13 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 368.42 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/368.42 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 368.42 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 66,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,731.01/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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