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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 340.32 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 340.32 and 173 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 340.32 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/340.32 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 340.32 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 58,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,875.36/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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