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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.50, 368.84 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.50, 368.84 and 154.77 is: 231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.50 : 368.84 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.50/368.84 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.50x = 368.84 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.50x = 57,084.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,084.59/246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.58

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