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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 340.63 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 340.63 and 183.03 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 340.63 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/340.63 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 340.63 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 62,345.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,345.51/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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