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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 369.78 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 369.78 and 84.12 is: 126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 369.78 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/369.78 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 369.78 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 31,105.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,105.89/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.20

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