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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 339.63 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 339.63 and 184.16 is: 253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 339.63 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/339.63 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 339.63 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 62,546.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,546.26/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.80

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