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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 369.10 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 369.10 and 75 is: 112.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 369.10 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/369.10 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 369.10 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 27,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,682.50/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.51

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