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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.69 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.69 and 73.08 is: 109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.69 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.69 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.69 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 27,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,016.95/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.64

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