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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 369.79 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 369.79 and 84.22 is: 126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 369.79 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/369.79 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 369.79 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 31,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,143.71/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.35

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