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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 370.38 and 178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 370.38 and 178.26 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 370.38 = 178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/370.38 = 178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 370.38 × 178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 66,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,023.94/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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