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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.12, 368.76 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.12, 368.76 and 149.76 is: 224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.12 : 368.76 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.12/368.76 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.12x = 368.76 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.12x = 55,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,225.50/246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.38

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