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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.27, 368.60 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.27, 368.60 and 181.26 is: 271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.27 : 368.60 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.27/368.60 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.27x = 368.60 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.27x = 66,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,810.59/246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.29

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