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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.55, 369.83 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.55, 369.83 and 100.35 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.55 : 369.83 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.55/369.83 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.55x = 369.83 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.55x = 37,112.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112.44/246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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