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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 370.03 and 100.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 370.03 and 100.37 is: 150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 370.03 = 100.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/370.03 = 100.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 370.03 × 100.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 37,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,140.49/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.64

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