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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 369.13 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 369.13 and 154.50 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 369.13 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/369.13 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 369.13 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 57,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,029.81/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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