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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 369 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 369 and 177.60 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 369 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/369 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 369 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 65,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,534.40/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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