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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 368.99 and 74.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 368.99 and 74.98 is: 112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 368.99 = 74.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/368.99 = 74.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 368.99 × 74.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 27,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,666.87/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.46

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