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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 370.60 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 370.60 and 102.76 is: 154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 370.60 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/370.60 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 370.60 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 38,082.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,082.86/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.23

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