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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 339.54 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 339.54 and 180.76 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 339.54 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/339.54 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 339.54 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 61,375.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,375.25/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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