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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 369.18 and 101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 369.18 and 101.85 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 369.18 = 101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/369.18 = 101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 369.18 × 101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 37,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,600.98/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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