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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.01, 369.24 and 154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.01, 369.24 and 154.87 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.01 : 369.24 = 154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.01/369.24 = 154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.01x = 369.24 × 154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.01x = 57,184.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,184.20/246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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