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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 369.44 and 84.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 369.44 and 84.10 is: 126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 369.44 = 84.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/369.44 = 84.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 369.44 × 84.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 31,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,070.26/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.15

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