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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 370.21 and 100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 370.21 and 100.63 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 370.21 = 100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/370.21 = 100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 370.21 × 100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 37,255.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,255.19/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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