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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 369.27 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 369.27 and 83.97 is: 125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 369.27 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/369.27 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 369.27 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 31,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,007.60/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.92

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