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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 369.60 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 369.60 and 181.68 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 369.60 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/369.60 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 369.60 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 67,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,148.93/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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