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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.73, 370.14 and 102.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.73, 370.14 and 102.45 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.73 : 370.14 = 102.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.73/370.14 = 102.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.73x = 370.14 × 102.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.73x = 37,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,920.34/246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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