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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 339.84 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 339.84 and 172.63 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 339.84 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/339.84 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 339.84 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 58,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,666.58/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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