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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.35, 369.54 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.35, 369.54 and 84.15 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.35 : 369.54 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.35/369.54 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.35x = 369.54 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.35x = 31,096.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,096.79/246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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