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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 369.94 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 369.94 and 155.07 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 369.94 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/369.94 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 369.94 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 57,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,366.60/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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