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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.70, 340.74 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.70, 340.74 and 184.80 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.70 : 340.74 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.70/340.74 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.70x = 340.74 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.70x = 62,968.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,968.75/246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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