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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.73, 370.14 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.73, 370.14 and 84.38 is: 126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.73 : 370.14 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.73/370.14 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.73x = 370.14 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.73x = 31,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,230.25/246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.58

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