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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 369.09 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 369.09 and 124.52 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 369.09 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/369.09 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 369.09 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 45,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,959.70/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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