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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.41, 369.26 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.41, 369.26 and 124.53 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.41 : 369.26 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.41/369.26 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.41x = 369.26 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.41x = 45,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,982.41/246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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