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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.82, 340.63 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.82, 340.63 and 184.54 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.82 : 340.63 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.82/340.63 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.82x = 340.63 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.82x = 62,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,859.24/246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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