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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 369.78 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 369.78 and 102.30 is: 153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 369.78 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/369.78 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 369.78 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 37,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,828.49/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.36

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