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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 340.03 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 340.03 and 172.74 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 340.03 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/340.03 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 340.03 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 58,736.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,736.78/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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