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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.07, 369.16 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.07, 369.16 and 72.73 is: 109.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.07 : 369.16 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.07/369.16 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.07x = 369.16 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.07x = 26,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847.90/246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.11

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