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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.52, 369.84 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.52, 369.84 and 75.52 is: 113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.52 : 369.84 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.52/369.84 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.52x = 369.84 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.52x = 27,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930.32/246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.30

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