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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 368.70 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 368.70 and 178.32 is: 266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 368.70 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/368.70 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 368.70 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 65,746.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,746.58/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.90

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