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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 340.15 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 340.15 and 176.78 is: 243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 340.15 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/340.15 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 340.15 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 60,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,131.72/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.70

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