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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.47, 339.77 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.47, 339.77 and 172.56 is: 237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.47 : 339.77 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.47/339.77 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.47x = 339.77 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.47x = 58,630.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,630.71/246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.88

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