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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 369.60 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 369.60 and 102.08 is: 153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 369.60 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/369.60 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 369.60 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 37,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,728.77/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.12

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