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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 369.38 and 173.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 369.38 and 173.23 is: 259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 369.38 = 173.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/369.38 = 173.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 369.38 × 173.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 63,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,987.21/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.57

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