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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 369.96 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 369.96 and 144.03 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 369.96 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/369.96 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 369.96 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 53,285.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,285.34/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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