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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 369.25 and 81.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 369.25 and 81.68 is: 122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 369.25 = 81.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/369.25 = 81.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 369.25 × 81.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 30,158.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,158.29/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.46

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