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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.99, 340.82 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.99, 340.82 and 184.75 is: 254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.99 : 340.82 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.99/340.82 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.99x = 340.82 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.99x = 62,965.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,965.57/246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.94

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