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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.43, 339.87 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.43, 339.87 and 171.82 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.43 : 339.87 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.43/339.87 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.43x = 339.87 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.43x = 58,396.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,396.46/246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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