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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 339.98 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 339.98 and 184.41 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 339.98 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/339.98 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 339.98 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 62,695.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,695.71/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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