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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 369.07 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 369.07 and 124.21 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 369.07 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/369.07 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 369.07 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 45,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,840.95/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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