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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 370.50 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 370.50 and 123.65 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 370.50 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/370.50 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 370.50 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 45,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,812.33/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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