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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.67, 370.04 and 84.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.67, 370.04 and 84.31 is: 126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.67 : 370.04 = 84.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.67/370.04 = 84.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.67x = 370.04 × 84.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.67x = 31,199.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,199.21/246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.48

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