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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.19, 369.19 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.19, 369.19 and 177.51 is: 266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 369.19 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/369.19 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 369.19 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 65,534.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,534.92/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.20

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