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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 369.96 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 369.96 and 245.08 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 369.96 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/369.96 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 369.96 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 90,669.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,669.80/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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