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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 370.05 and 64.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 370.05 and 64.11 is: 96.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 370.05 = 64.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/370.05 = 64.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 370.05 × 64.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 23,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,723.91/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.16

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