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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 340.02 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 340.02 and 181.08 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 340.02 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/340.02 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 340.02 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 61,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570.82/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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