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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.81, 370.14 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.81, 370.14 and 100.54 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.81 : 370.14 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.81/370.14 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.81x = 370.14 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.81x = 37,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,213.96/246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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