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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 369.94 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 369.94 and 82.06 is: 123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 369.94 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/369.94 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 369.94 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 30,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,355.43/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.11

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