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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 339.38 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 339.38 and 172.46 is: 237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 339.38 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/339.38 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 339.38 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 58,529.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,529.47/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.67

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