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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.57, 369.65 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.57, 369.65 and 102.39 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.57 : 369.65 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.57/369.65 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.57x = 369.65 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.57x = 37,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,848.72/246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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