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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 370.26 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 370.26 and 182.76 is: 274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 370.26 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/370.26 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 370.26 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 67,668.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,668.72/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.27

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