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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.61 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.61 and 84.11 is: 126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.61 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.61 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.61 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 31,085.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,085.84/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.15

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