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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 369.89 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 369.89 and 155.21 is: 232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 369.89 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/369.89 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 369.89 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 57,408.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,408.00/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.87

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