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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 339.96 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 339.96 and 181.30 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 339.96 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/339.96 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 339.96 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 61,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,634.75/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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