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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 369.85 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 369.85 and 102.25 is: 153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 369.85 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/369.85 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 369.85 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 37,817.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,817.16/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.40

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