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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 369.24 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 369.24 and 92.17 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 369.24 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/369.24 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 369.24 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 34,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,032.85/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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