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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 368.76 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 368.76 and 154.74 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 368.76 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/368.76 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 368.76 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 57,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,061.92/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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