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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 370.13 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 370.13 and 154.94 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 370.13 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/370.13 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 370.13 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 57,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,345.32/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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