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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 339.08 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 339.08 and 172.18 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 339.08 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/339.08 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 339.08 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 58,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,382.79/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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