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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 369.29 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 369.29 and 72.84 is: 109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 369.29 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/369.29 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 369.29 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 26,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,899.08/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.27

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