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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 339.99 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 339.99 and 180.87 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 339.99 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/339.99 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 339.99 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 61,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,493.99/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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