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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.32, 368.76 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.32, 368.76 and 181.16 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.32 : 368.76 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.32/368.76 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.32x = 368.76 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.32x = 66,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,804.56/246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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