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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 340.16 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 340.16 and 184.48 is: 254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 340.16 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/340.16 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 340.16 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 62,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,752.72/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.64

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