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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 370.10 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 370.10 and 178.47 is: 267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 370.10 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/370.10 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 370.10 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 66,052.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,052.19/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.88

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