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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 340.81 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 340.81 and 184.68 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 340.81 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/340.81 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 340.81 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 62,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,940.33/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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