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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 369.65 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 369.65 and 177.93 is: 266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 369.65 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/369.65 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 369.65 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 65,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,770.93/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.58

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