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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.10, 368.55 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.10, 368.55 and 184.90 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.10 : 368.55 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.10/368.55 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.10x = 368.55 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.10x = 68,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,144.90/246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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