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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.23, 369.41 and 72.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.23, 369.41 and 72.91 is: 109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.23 : 369.41 = 72.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.23/369.41 = 72.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.23x = 369.41 × 72.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.23x = 26,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,932.94/246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.38

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