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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.27, 369.41 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.27, 369.41 and 79.47 is: 119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.27 : 369.41 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.27/369.41 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.27x = 369.41 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.27x = 29,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,357.01/246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.21

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