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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 340.79 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 340.79 and 177.27 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 340.79 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/340.79 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 340.79 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 60,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,411.60/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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