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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.59, 370.07 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.59, 370.07 and 92.66 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.59 : 370.07 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.59/370.07 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.59x = 370.07 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.59x = 34,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,288.37/246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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