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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.14, 369.24 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.14, 369.24 and 154.94 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.14 : 369.24 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.14/369.24 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.14x = 369.24 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.14x = 57,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,210.05/246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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