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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 340.26 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 340.26 and 181.19 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 340.26 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/340.26 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 340.26 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 61,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,650.60/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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