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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 369.99 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 369.99 and 84.42 is: 126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 369.99 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/369.99 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 369.99 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 31,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,234.56/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.61

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