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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 369.43 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 369.43 and 72.97 is: 109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 369.43 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/369.43 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 369.43 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 26,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,957.17/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.43

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