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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 339.80 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 339.80 and 175.55 is: 241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 339.80 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/339.80 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 339.80 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 59,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,651.22/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.97

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