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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.46, 369.62 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.46, 369.62 and 84.14 is: 126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.46 : 369.62 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.46/369.62 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.46x = 369.62 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.46x = 31,099.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,099.83/246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.19

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