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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 369.80 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 369.80 and 84.18 is: 126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 369.80 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/369.80 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 369.80 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 31,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,129.34/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.28

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