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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 369.96 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 369.96 and 84.39 is: 126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 369.96 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/369.96 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 369.96 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 31,219.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,219.07/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.53

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