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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.17, 369.41 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.17, 369.41 and 83.97 is: 126.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.17 : 369.41 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.17/369.41 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.17x = 369.41 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.17x = 31,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,018.94/246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.00

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