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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 339.52 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 339.52 and 172.80 is: 238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 339.52 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/339.52 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 339.52 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 58,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,669.06/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.10

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