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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 370.53 and 84.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 370.53 and 84.72 is: 127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 370.53 = 84.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/370.53 = 84.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 370.53 × 84.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 31,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,391.30/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.14

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