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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.73, 369.98 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.73, 369.98 and 73.35 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.73 : 369.98 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.73/369.98 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.73x = 369.98 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.73x = 27,138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,138.26/246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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