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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.10, 368.88 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.10, 368.88 and 101.74 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.10 : 368.88 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.10/368.88 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.10x = 368.88 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.10x = 37,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,529.85/246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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