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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.01, 368.93 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.01, 368.93 and 72.64 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.01 : 368.93 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.01/368.93 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.01x = 368.93 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.01x = 26,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,796.87/246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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