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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 339.78 and 172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 339.78 and 172.58 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 339.78 = 172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/339.78 = 172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 339.78 × 172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 58,639.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,639.23/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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