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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.61, 370.17 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.61, 370.17 and 203.73 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.61 : 370.17 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.61/370.17 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.61x = 370.17 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.61x = 75,414.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,414.73/246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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