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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 340.03 and 172.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 340.03 and 172.87 is: 238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 340.03 = 172.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/340.03 = 172.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 340.03 × 172.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 58,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,780.99/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.62

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