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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 369.63 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 369.63 and 124.76 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 369.63 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/369.63 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 369.63 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 46,113.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,113.19/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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