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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 369.45 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 369.45 and 124.49 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 369.45 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/369.45 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 369.45 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 45,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,990.98/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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