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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.77, 370.18 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.77, 370.18 and 73.41 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.77 : 370.18 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.77/370.18 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.77x = 370.18 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.77x = 27,174.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,174.91/246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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