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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 369.23 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 369.23 and 101.84 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 369.23 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/369.23 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 369.23 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 37,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,602.38/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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