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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.37, 369.48 and 73.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.37, 369.48 and 73.03 is: 109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.37 : 369.48 = 73.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.37/369.48 = 73.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.37x = 369.48 × 73.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.37x = 26,982.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,982.20/246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.52

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