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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 369.98 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 369.98 and 102.34 is: 153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 369.98 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/369.98 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 369.98 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 37,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,863.75/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.51

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