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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 369.84 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 369.84 and 124.77 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 369.84 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/369.84 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 369.84 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 46,144.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144.94/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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