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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 369.90 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 369.90 and 102.33 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 369.90 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/369.90 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 369.90 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 37,851.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,851.87/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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