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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.61, 369.90 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.61, 369.90 and 84.40 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.61 : 369.90 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.61/369.90 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.61x = 369.90 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.61x = 31,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,219.56/246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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