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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.83, 369.88 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.83, 369.88 and 123.29 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.83 : 369.88 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.83/369.88 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.83x = 369.88 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.83x = 45,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,602.51/246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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