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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 340.40 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 340.40 and 173.07 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 340.40 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/340.40 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 340.40 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 58,913.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,913.03/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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