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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 369.60 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 369.60 and 102.20 is: 153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 369.60 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/369.60 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 369.60 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 37,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,773.12/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.28

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