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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.76, 370.16 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.76, 370.16 and 64.14 is: 96.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.76 : 370.16 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.76/370.16 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.76x = 370.16 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.76x = 23,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,742.06/246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.22

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