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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 369.24 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 369.24 and 124.09 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 369.24 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/369.24 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 369.24 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 45,818.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,818.99/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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