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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 370.45 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 370.45 and 155.17 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 370.45 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/370.45 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 370.45 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 57,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,480.49/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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