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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 339.84 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 339.84 and 172.52 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 339.84 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/339.84 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 339.84 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 58,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,629.20/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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