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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 369.28 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 369.28 and 124.34 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 369.28 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/369.28 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 369.28 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 45,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,916.28/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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