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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 368.64 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 368.64 and 154.50 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 368.64 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/368.64 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 368.64 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 56,954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,954.88/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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