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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 370 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 370 and 125.04 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 370 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/370 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 370 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 46,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,264.80/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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