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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.79, 370.50 and 155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.79, 370.50 and 155.87 is: 234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.79 : 370.50 = 155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.79/370.50 = 155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.79x = 370.50 × 155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.79x = 57,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,747.20/246.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.00

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