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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 339.52 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 339.52 and 176.31 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 339.52 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/339.52 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 339.52 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 59,860.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,860.77/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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