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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 369.57 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 369.57 and 84.11 is: 126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 369.57 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/369.57 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 369.57 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 31,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,084.53/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.10

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