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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.64, 369.96 and 75.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.64, 369.96 and 75.64 is: 113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.64 : 369.96 = 75.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.64/369.96 = 75.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.64x = 369.96 × 75.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.64x = 27,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,983.77/246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.46

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