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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 339.57 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 339.57 and 172.50 is: 237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 339.57 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/339.57 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 339.57 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 58,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,575.83/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.91

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