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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 369 and 75.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 369 and 75.04 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 369 = 75.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/369 = 75.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 369 × 75.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 27,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,689.76/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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