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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 370.37 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 370.37 and 73.59 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 370.37 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/370.37 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 370.37 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 27,255.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,255.16/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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