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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 369.86 and 100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 369.86 and 100.33 is: 150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 369.86 = 100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/369.86 = 100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 369.86 × 100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 37,107.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,107.38/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.49

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