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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.67, 370 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.67, 370 and 73.34 is: 110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.67 : 370 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.67/370 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.67x = 370 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.67x = 27,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,133.95/246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.00

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