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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.81, 370.43 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.81, 370.43 and 102.63 is: 154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.81 : 370.43 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.81/370.43 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.81x = 370.43 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.81x = 38,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,016.72/246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.03

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