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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.30 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.30 and 181.05 is: 271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.30 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.30 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.30 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 66,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,861.77/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.33

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