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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 339.97 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 339.97 and 172.64 is: 238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 339.97 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/339.97 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 339.97 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 58,689.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,689.86/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.29

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