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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.46, 369.75 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.46, 369.75 and 102.14 is: 153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.46 : 369.75 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.46/369.75 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.46x = 369.75 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.46x = 37,766.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,766.27/246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.24

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