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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 340.23 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 340.23 and 172.92 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 340.23 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/340.23 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 340.23 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 58,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,832.57/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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