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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 340.15 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 340.15 and 184.32 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 340.15 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/340.15 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 340.15 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 62,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,695.53/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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