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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 339.90 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 339.90 and 172.76 is: 238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 339.90 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/339.90 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 339.90 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 58,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,721.12/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.16

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