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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 370 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 370 and 73.30 is: 109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 370 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/370 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 370 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 27,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,121/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.97

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