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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 370.06 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 370.06 and 155.15 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 370.06 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/370.06 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 370.06 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 57,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,414.81/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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