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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 369.94 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 369.94 and 84.49 is: 126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 369.94 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/369.94 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 369.94 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 31,256.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,256.02/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.60

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