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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.45, 339.89 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.45, 339.89 and 181.11 is: 249.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.45 : 339.89 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.45/339.89 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.45x = 339.89 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.45x = 61,556.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,556.57/246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.77

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