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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 369.72 and 100.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 369.72 and 100.34 is: 150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 369.72 = 100.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/369.72 = 100.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 369.72 × 100.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 37,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,096.95/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.40

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