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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.95, 370.46 and 84.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.95, 370.46 and 84.58 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.95 : 370.46 = 84.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.95/370.46 = 84.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.95x = 370.46 × 84.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.95x = 31,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,332.32/246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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