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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.64, 369.87 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.64, 369.87 and 84.28 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.64 : 369.87 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.64/369.87 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.64x = 369.87 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.64x = 31,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,172.64/246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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