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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 370.01 and 124.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 370.01 and 124.87 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 370.01 = 124.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/370.01 = 124.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 370.01 × 124.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 46,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,203.15/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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