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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 339.86 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 339.86 and 172.62 is: 237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 339.86 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/339.86 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 339.86 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 58,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,665.77/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.97

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