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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.25, 369.45 and 72.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.25, 369.45 and 72.91 is: 109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.25 : 369.45 = 72.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.25/369.45 = 72.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.25x = 369.45 × 72.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.25x = 26,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,936.60/246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.39

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