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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.50, 370.02 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.50, 370.02 and 102.32 is: 153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.50 : 370.02 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.50/370.02 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.50x = 370.02 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.50x = 37,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,860.45/246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.59

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