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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.67, 340.19 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.67, 340.19 and 171.86 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.67 : 340.19 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.67/340.19 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.67x = 340.19 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.67x = 58,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,463.34/246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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