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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 339.56 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 339.56 and 134.03 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 339.56 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/339.56 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 339.56 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 45,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,510.80/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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