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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.81, 370.20 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.81, 370.20 and 102.51 is: 153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.81 : 370.20 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.81/370.20 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.81x = 370.20 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.81x = 37,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,949.20/246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.76

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