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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 369.74 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 369.74 and 90.34 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 369.74 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/369.74 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 369.74 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 33,402.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,402.31/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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