Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 369 and 81.47
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 246, 369 and 81.47 is: 122.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246 : 369 = 81.47 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246/369 = 81.47/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246x = 369 × 81.47 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246x = 30,062.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,062.43/246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122.21
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