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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.85, 370.18 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.85, 370.18 and 84.49 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.85 : 370.18 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.85/370.18 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.85x = 370.18 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.85x = 31,276.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,276.51/246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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