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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.76, 340.39 and 172.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.76, 340.39 and 172.91 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.76 : 340.39 = 172.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.76/340.39 = 172.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.76x = 340.39 × 172.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.76x = 58,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,856.83/246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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