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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 369.86 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 369.86 and 73.32 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 369.86 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/369.86 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 369.86 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 27,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,117.77/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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