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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 369.87 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 369.87 and 123.30 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 369.87 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/369.87 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 369.87 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 45,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,602.51/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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