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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 368.50 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 368.50 and 124.03 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 368.50 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/368.50 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 368.50 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 45,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,705.44/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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