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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 338.94 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 338.94 and 172.11 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 338.94 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/338.94 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 338.94 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 58,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,334.96/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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