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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.97, 340.59 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.97, 340.59 and 180.64 is: 249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.97 : 340.59 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.97/340.59 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.97x = 340.59 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.97x = 61,524.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,524.18/246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.12

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