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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 368.98 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 368.98 and 83.70 is: 125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 368.98 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/368.98 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 368.98 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 30,883.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,883.63/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.52

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