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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 368.64 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 368.64 and 154.80 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 368.64 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/368.64 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 368.64 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 57,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,065.47/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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