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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.70, 340.26 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.70, 340.26 and 176.62 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.70 : 340.26 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.70/340.26 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.70x = 340.26 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.70x = 60,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,096.72/246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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