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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.47, 369.81 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.47, 369.81 and 102.29 is: 153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.47 : 369.81 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.47/369.81 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.47x = 369.81 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.47x = 37,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,826.02/246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.47

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