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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 370.26 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 370.26 and 73.46 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 370.26 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/370.26 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 370.26 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 27,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199.30/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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