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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 368.49 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 368.49 and 124.02 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 368.49 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/368.49 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 368.49 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 45,700.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,700.13/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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