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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.35, 339.65 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.35, 339.65 and 180.74 is: 249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.35 : 339.65 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.35/339.65 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.35x = 339.65 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.35x = 61,385.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,385.74/246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.19

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