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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 339.90 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 339.90 and 184.51 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 339.90 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/339.90 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 339.90 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 62,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,714.68/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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