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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.45, 369.74 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.45, 369.74 and 73.12 is: 109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.45 : 369.74 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.45/369.74 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.45x = 369.74 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.45x = 27,035.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035.13/246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.70

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