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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.70, 370.18 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.70, 370.18 and 144.04 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.70 : 370.18 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.70/370.18 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.70x = 370.18 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.70x = 53,320.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,320.73/246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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