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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 369.72 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 369.72 and 184.74 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 369.72 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/369.72 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 369.72 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 68,302.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,302.07/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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