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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.27, 339.80 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.27, 339.80 and 180.66 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.27 : 339.80 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.27/339.80 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.27x = 339.80 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.27x = 61,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,387.36/246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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