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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 368.95 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 368.95 and 154.64 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 368.95 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/368.95 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 368.95 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 57,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,054.43/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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