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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 370.31 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 370.31 and 84.52 is: 126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 370.31 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/370.31 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 370.31 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 31,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,298.18/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.80

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