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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.27, 368.78 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.27, 368.78 and 154.67 is: 231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.27 : 368.78 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.27/368.78 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.27x = 368.78 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.27x = 57,039.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,039.20/246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.61

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