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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.17, 369.34 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.17, 369.34 and 124.40 is: 186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.17 : 369.34 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.17/369.34 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.17x = 369.34 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.17x = 45,947.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,947.21/246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.65

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