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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 369.50 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 369.50 and 178.56 is: 267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 369.50 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/369.50 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 369.50 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 65,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,977.92/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.23

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