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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.95, 370.47 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.95, 370.47 and 73.60 is: 110.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.95 : 370.47 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.95/370.47 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.95x = 370.47 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.95x = 27,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266.59/246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.41

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