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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.70, 370.11 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.70, 370.11 and 82.23 is: 123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.70 : 370.11 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.70/370.11 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.70x = 370.11 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.70x = 30,433.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,433.07/246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.36

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