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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.64, 369.92 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.64, 369.92 and 92.53 is: 138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.64 : 369.92 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.64/369.92 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.64x = 369.92 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.64x = 34,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,226.39/246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.77

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