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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.63 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.63 and 84.15 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.63 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.63 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.63 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 31,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104.36/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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