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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 368.40 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 368.40 and 124.10 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 368.40 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/368.40 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 368.40 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 45,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,718.44/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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