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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 369.65 and 84.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 369.65 and 84.07 is: 126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 369.65 = 84.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/369.65 = 84.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 369.65 × 84.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 31,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,076.48/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.12

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