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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 368.91 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 368.91 and 124.24 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 368.91 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/368.91 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 368.91 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 45,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,833.38/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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