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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 370.04 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 370.04 and 124.88 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 370.04 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/370.04 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 370.04 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 46,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,208.12/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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