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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.01, 368.92 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.01, 368.92 and 83.61 is: 125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.01 : 368.92 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.01/368.92 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.01x = 368.92 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.01x = 30,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,845.40/246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.38

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