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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 369.77 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 369.77 and 176.48 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 369.77 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/369.77 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 369.77 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 65,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,254.28/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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