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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 340.05 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 340.05 and 181.32 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 340.05 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/340.05 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 340.05 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 61,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,657.87/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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