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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.87, 369.51 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.87, 369.51 and 155.16 is: 232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.87 : 369.51 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.87/369.51 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.87x = 369.51 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.87x = 57,333.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,333.17/246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.24

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