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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 369.73 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 369.73 and 100.24 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 369.73 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/369.73 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 369.73 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 37,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,061.74/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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