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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.25, 369.36 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.25, 369.36 and 101.87 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.25 : 369.36 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.25/369.36 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.25x = 369.36 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.25x = 37,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,624.86/246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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