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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.98, 370.32 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.98, 370.32 and 125.18 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.98 : 370.32 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.98/370.32 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.98x = 370.32 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.98x = 46,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,356.66/246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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