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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 369.24 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 369.24 and 83.85 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 369.24 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/369.24 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 369.24 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 30,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,960.77/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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