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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 369.42 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 369.42 and 124.66 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 369.42 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/369.42 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 369.42 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 46,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,051.90/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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