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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 369.40 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 369.40 and 87.96 is: 131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 369.40 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/369.40 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 369.40 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 32,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,492.42/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.99

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