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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.23, 339.54 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.23, 339.54 and 183.97 is: 253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.23 : 339.54 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.23/339.54 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.23x = 339.54 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.23x = 62,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,463.94/246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.68

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