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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 370.12 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 370.12 and 155.61 is: 233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 370.12 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/370.12 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 370.12 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 57,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,594.91/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.62

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