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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 370.07 and 73.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 370.07 and 73.37 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 370.07 = 73.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/370.07 = 73.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 370.07 × 73.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 27,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,152.59/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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