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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.57, 340.02 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.57, 340.02 and 184.20 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.57 : 340.02 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.57/340.02 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.57x = 340.02 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.57x = 62,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,631.68/246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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