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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 370.13 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 370.13 and 102.38 is: 153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 370.13 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/370.13 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 370.13 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 37,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,891.55/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.63

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