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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 370.02 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 370.02 and 155.43 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 370.02 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/370.02 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 370.02 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 57,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,512.21/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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