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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 369.24 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 369.24 and 177.44 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 369.24 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/369.24 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 369.24 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 65,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,517.95/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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