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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 369.45 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 369.45 and 101.97 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 369.45 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/369.45 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 369.45 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 37,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,672.82/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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