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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 374.72 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 374.72 and 246.60 is: 374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 374.72 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/374.72 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 374.72 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 92,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,405.95/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.72

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