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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.71, 370.22 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.71, 370.22 and 102.42 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.71 : 370.22 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.71/370.22 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.71x = 370.22 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.71x = 37,917.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,917.42/246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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