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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.95, 370.39 and 84.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.95, 370.39 and 84.61 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.95 : 370.39 = 84.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.95/370.39 = 84.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.95x = 370.39 × 84.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.95x = 31,338.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,338.70/246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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