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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.14, 369.12 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.14, 369.12 and 81.58 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.14 : 369.12 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.14/369.12 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.14x = 369.12 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.14x = 30,112.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,112.20/246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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