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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.98, 370.40 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.98, 370.40 and 84.64 is: 126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.98 : 370.40 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.98/370.40 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.98x = 370.40 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.98x = 31,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,350.66/246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.94

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