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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.70, 369.96 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.70, 369.96 and 73.32 is: 109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.70 : 369.96 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.70/369.96 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.70x = 369.96 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.70x = 27,125.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,125.47/246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.95

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