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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 370.07 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 370.07 and 154.92 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 370.07 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/370.07 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 370.07 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 57,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,329.78/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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