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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 340.22 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 340.22 and 181.12 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 340.22 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/340.22 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 340.22 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 61,620.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,620.65/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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