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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.27, 369.59 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.27, 369.59 and 124.41 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.27 : 369.59 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.27/369.59 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.27x = 369.59 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.27x = 45,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,980.07/246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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