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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.71, 340.47 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.71, 340.47 and 184.43 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.71 : 340.47 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.71/340.47 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.71x = 340.47 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.71x = 62,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,791.87/246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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