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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.76, 369.92 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.76, 369.92 and 102.58 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.76 : 369.92 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.76/369.92 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.76x = 369.92 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.76x = 37,945.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,945.73/246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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