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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 370.05 and 124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 370.05 and 124.93 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 370.05 = 124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/370.05 = 124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 370.05 × 124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 46,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,229.42/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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