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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 369.42 and 84.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 369.42 and 84.02 is: 125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 369.42 = 84.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/369.42 = 84.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 369.42 × 84.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 31,036.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,036.82/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.98

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