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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 369.54 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 369.54 and 182.16 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 369.54 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/369.54 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 369.54 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 67,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,315.41/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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