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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.77, 370.17 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.77, 370.17 and 84.39 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.77 : 370.17 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.77/370.17 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.77x = 370.17 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.77x = 31,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,238.65/246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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