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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.45, 369.68 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.45, 369.68 and 81.93 is: 122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.45 : 369.68 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.45/369.68 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.45x = 369.68 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.45x = 30,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,287.59/246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.90

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