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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 339.19 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 339.19 and 179.92 is: 247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 339.19 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/339.19 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 339.19 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 61,027.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027.06/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.65

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