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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 369.29 and 101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 369.29 and 101.81 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 369.29 = 101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/369.29 = 101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 369.29 × 101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 37,598.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,598.59/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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