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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.12, 339.50 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.12, 339.50 and 172.62 is: 238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.12 : 339.50 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.12/339.50 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.12x = 339.50 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.12x = 58,602.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,602.79/246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.11

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