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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 369.98 and 84.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 369.98 and 84.31 is: 126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 369.98 = 84.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/369.98 = 84.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 369.98 × 84.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 31,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,192.30/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.48

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