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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 369.06 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 369.06 and 154.86 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 369.06 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/369.06 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 369.06 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 57,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,152.63/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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