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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 369.69 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 369.69 and 181.18 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 369.69 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/369.69 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 369.69 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 66,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,979.69/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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