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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 368.58 and 101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 368.58 and 101.36 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 368.58 = 101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/368.58 = 101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 368.58 × 101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 37,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,359.27/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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