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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 339.44 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 339.44 and 184.11 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 339.44 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/339.44 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 339.44 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 62,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,494.30/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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