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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.23, 368.83 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.23, 368.83 and 177.88 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.23 : 368.83 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.23/368.83 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.23x = 368.83 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.23x = 65,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,607.48/246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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