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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.45, 369.71 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.45, 369.71 and 102.09 is: 153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.45 : 369.71 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.45/369.71 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.45x = 369.71 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.45x = 37,743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,743.69/246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.15

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