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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 369.91 and 64.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 369.91 and 64.03 is: 96.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 369.91 = 64.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/369.91 = 64.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 369.91 × 64.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 23,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,685.02/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.04

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