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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.79, 340.14 and 172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.79, 340.14 and 172.93 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.79 : 340.14 = 172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.79/340.14 = 172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.79x = 340.14 × 172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.79x = 58,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,820.41/246.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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