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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 369.65 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 369.65 and 102.05 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 369.65 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/369.65 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 369.65 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 37,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,722.58/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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