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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.95, 370.14 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.95, 370.14 and 177.46 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.95 : 370.14 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.95/370.14 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.95x = 370.14 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.95x = 65,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,685.04/246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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