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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 339.32 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 339.32 and 183.76 is: 253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 339.32 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/339.32 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 339.32 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 62,353.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,353.05/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.44

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