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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.82, 370.48 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.82, 370.48 and 102.64 is: 154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.82 : 370.48 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.82/370.48 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.82x = 370.48 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.82x = 38,026.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,026.07/246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.06

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