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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.60 and 84.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.60 and 84.09 is: 126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.60 = 84.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.60 = 84.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.60 × 84.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 31,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,079.66/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.13

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