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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 369.81 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 369.81 and 123.30 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 369.81 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/369.81 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 369.81 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 45,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597.57/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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