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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 370.04 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 370.04 and 73.35 is: 110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 370.04 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/370.04 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 370.04 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 27,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,142.07/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.00

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