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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.47, 369.27 and 177.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.47, 369.27 and 177.67 is: 266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.47 : 369.27 = 177.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.47/369.27 = 177.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.47x = 369.27 × 177.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.47x = 65,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,608.20/246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.19

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