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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 340.02 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 340.02 and 172.67 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 340.02 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/340.02 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 340.02 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 58,709.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,709.55/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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