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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 370.46 and 84.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 370.46 and 84.70 is: 127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 370.46 = 84.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/370.46 = 84.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 370.46 × 84.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 31,377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377.96/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.09

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