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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 369 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 369 and 83.76 is: 125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 369 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/369 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 369 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 30,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,907.44/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.61

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