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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.59 and 81.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.59 and 81.89 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.59 = 81.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.59 = 81.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.59 × 81.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 30,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,266.85/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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