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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 369.72 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 369.72 and 75.52 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 369.72 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/369.72 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 369.72 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 27,921.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,921.25/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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