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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 369.90 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 369.90 and 182.60 is: 273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 369.90 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/369.90 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 369.90 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 67,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,543.74/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.68

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