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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 368.97 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 368.97 and 154.59 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 368.97 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/368.97 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 368.97 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 57,039.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,039.07/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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