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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.89, 370.56 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.89, 370.56 and 178.09 is: 267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.89 : 370.56 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.89/370.56 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.89x = 370.56 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.89x = 65,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,993.03/246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.30

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