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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 368.64 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 368.64 and 124.30 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 368.64 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/368.64 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 368.64 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 45,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,821.95/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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