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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.32, 369.48 and 84.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.32, 369.48 and 84.01 is: 126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.32 : 369.48 = 84.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.32/369.48 = 84.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.32x = 369.48 × 84.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.32x = 31,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,040.01/246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.02

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