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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 368.90 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 368.90 and 83.66 is: 125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 368.90 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/368.90 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 368.90 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 30,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,862.17/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.45

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