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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.77, 370.14 and 64.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.77, 370.14 and 64.16 is: 96.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.77 : 370.14 = 64.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.77/370.14 = 64.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.77x = 370.14 × 64.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.77x = 23,746.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,746.33/246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.23

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