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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 339.99 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 339.99 and 184.38 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 339.99 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/339.99 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 339.99 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 62,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,687.36/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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