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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 369.72 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 369.72 and 124.71 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 369.72 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/369.72 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 369.72 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 46,107.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,107.78/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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