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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 339.77 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 339.77 and 180.83 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 339.77 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/339.77 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 339.77 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 61,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,441.91/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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