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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 369.96 and 73.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 369.96 and 73.31 is: 109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 369.96 = 73.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/369.96 = 73.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 369.96 × 73.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 27,119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,119.92/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.94

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