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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 368.96 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 368.96 and 185.49 is: 277.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 368.96 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/368.96 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 368.96 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 68,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,437.46/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.63

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