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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 370.02 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 370.02 and 155.58 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 370.02 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/370.02 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 370.02 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 57,567.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,567.71/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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