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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 341.01 and 177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 341.01 and 177.23 is: 244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 341.01 = 177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/341.01 = 177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 341.01 × 177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 60,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,438.05/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.73

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