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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 340.52 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 340.52 and 180.51 is: 248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 340.52 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/340.52 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 340.52 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 61,467.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,467.27/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.96

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