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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 370.20 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 370.20 and 102.44 is: 153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 370.20 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/370.20 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 370.20 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 37,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,923.29/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.77

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