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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 370.08 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 370.08 and 124.92 is: 187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 370.08 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/370.08 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 370.08 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 46,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,230.39/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.40

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