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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.43, 340.18 and 173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.43, 340.18 and 173.02 is: 238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.43 : 340.18 = 173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.43/340.18 = 173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.43x = 340.18 × 173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.43x = 58,856.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,856.66/246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.84

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