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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 369.58 and 84.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 369.58 and 84.04 is: 126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 369.58 = 84.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/369.58 = 84.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 369.58 × 84.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 31,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,059.50/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.07

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