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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 369.65 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 369.65 and 123.03 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 369.65 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/369.65 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 369.65 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 45,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,477.42/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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