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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 369.93 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 369.93 and 92.58 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 369.93 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/369.93 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 369.93 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 34,248.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,248.12/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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