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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 369.04 and 101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 369.04 and 101.72 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 369.04 = 101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/369.04 = 101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 369.04 × 101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 37,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,538.75/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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