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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 340.17 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 340.17 and 176.12 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 340.17 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/340.17 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 340.17 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 59,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,910.74/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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