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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.54 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.54 and 84.06 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.54 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.54 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.54 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 31,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,063.53/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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