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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.17, 369.26 and 75.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.17, 369.26 and 75.17 is: 112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.17 : 369.26 = 75.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.17/369.26 = 75.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.17x = 369.26 × 75.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.17x = 27,758.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,758.01/246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.76

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