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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 370.05 and 84.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 370.05 and 84.46 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 370.05 = 84.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/370.05 = 84.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 370.05 × 84.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 31,254.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,254.00/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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