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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 370.26 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 370.26 and 155.04 is: 232.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 370.26 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/370.26 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 370.26 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 57,405.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,405.11/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.79

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