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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 340.02 and 180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 340.02 and 180.78 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 340.02 = 180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/340.02 = 180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 340.02 × 180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 61,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,468.82/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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