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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 369.69 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 369.69 and 102.04 is: 153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 369.69 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/369.69 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 369.69 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 37,723.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,723.17/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.04

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