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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 370.06 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 370.06 and 124.76 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 370.06 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/370.06 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 370.06 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 46,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,168.69/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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