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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 368.40 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 368.40 and 184.84 is: 276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 368.40 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/368.40 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 368.40 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 68,095.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,095.06/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.40

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