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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.46, 369.89 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.46, 369.89 and 124.76 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.46 : 369.89 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.46/369.89 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.46x = 369.89 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.46x = 46,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,146.86/246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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