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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 340.52 and 184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 340.52 and 184.46 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 340.52 = 184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/340.52 = 184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 340.52 × 184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 62,811.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,811.08/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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