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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 370.07 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 370.07 and 100.54 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 370.07 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/370.07 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 370.07 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 37,206.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,206.84/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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