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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 369.68 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 369.68 and 154.90 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 369.68 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/369.68 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 369.68 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 57,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,262.90/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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