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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.73, 370.10 and 82.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.73, 370.10 and 82.21 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.73 : 370.10 = 82.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.73/370.10 = 82.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.73x = 370.10 × 82.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.73x = 30,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426.44/246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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