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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.35, 339.38 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.35, 339.38 and 172.54 is: 237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.35 : 339.38 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.35/339.38 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.35x = 339.38 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.35x = 58,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,554.07/246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.69

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