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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 339.72 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 339.72 and 184.09 is: 253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 339.72 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/339.72 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 339.72 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 62,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,538.79/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.85

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