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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 368.71 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 368.71 and 124.23 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 368.71 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/368.71 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 368.71 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 45,804.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,804.84/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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