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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.32, 369.40 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.32, 369.40 and 102 is: 152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.32 : 369.40 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.32/369.40 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.32x = 369.40 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.32x = 37,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,678.55/246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.97

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