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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 340.17 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 340.17 and 171.90 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 340.17 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/340.17 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 340.17 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 58,476.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,476.23/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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