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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 369.77 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 369.77 and 84.17 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 369.77 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/369.77 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 369.77 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 31,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,124.04/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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