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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.10, 368.90 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.10, 368.90 and 124.24 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.10 : 368.90 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.10/368.90 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.10x = 368.90 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.10x = 45,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832.14/246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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