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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 369.68 and 73.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 369.68 and 73.13 is: 109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 369.68 = 73.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/369.68 = 73.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 369.68 × 73.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 27,035.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035.26/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.67

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