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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 370.44 and 84.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 370.44 and 84.65 is: 126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 370.44 = 84.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/370.44 = 84.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 370.44 × 84.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 31,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,355.89/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.99

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