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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.52, 369.83 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.52, 369.83 and 82.04 is: 123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.52 : 369.83 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.52/369.83 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.52x = 369.83 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.52x = 30,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,340.60/246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.08

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