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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 368.87 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 368.87 and 154.69 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 368.87 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/368.87 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 368.87 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 57,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,058.80/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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