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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 369.45 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 369.45 and 148.77 is: 223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 369.45 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/369.45 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 369.45 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 54,963.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,963.08/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.26

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