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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.73, 370.23 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.73, 370.23 and 102.44 is: 153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.73 : 370.23 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.73/370.23 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.73x = 370.23 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.73x = 37,926.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,926.36/246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.72

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