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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.83, 340.35 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.83, 340.35 and 183.83 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.83 : 340.35 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.83/340.35 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.83x = 340.35 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.83x = 62,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,564.84/246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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