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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.45 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.45 and 124.59 is: 186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.45 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.45 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.45 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 46,029.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,029.78/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.79

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