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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 369.96 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 369.96 and 178.36 is: 267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 369.96 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/369.96 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 369.96 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 65,986.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,986.07/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.28

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