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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 369.86 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 369.86 and 82.05 is: 123.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 369.86 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/369.86 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 369.86 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 30,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,345.22/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.07

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