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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.83, 370.24 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.83, 370.24 and 108.02 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.83 : 370.24 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.83/370.24 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.83x = 370.24 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.83x = 39,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,993.98/246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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