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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 369.47 and 84.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 369.47 and 84.05 is: 125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 369.47 = 84.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/369.47 = 84.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 369.47 × 84.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 31,055.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,055.09/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.99

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