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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 369.51 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 369.51 and 101.96 is: 152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 369.51 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/369.51 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 369.51 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 37,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,673.39/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.99

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