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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 339.30 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 339.30 and 172.32 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 339.30 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/339.30 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 339.30 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 58,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,468.18/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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