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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 368.87 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 368.87 and 124.43 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 368.87 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/368.87 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 368.87 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 45,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,896.03/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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