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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 360.77 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 360.77 and 246.60 is: 360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 360.77 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/360.77 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 360.77 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 88,964.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,964.65/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.77

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