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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 339.17 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 339.17 and 172.12 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 339.17 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/339.17 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 339.17 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 58,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,376.23/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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