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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.81, 340.43 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.81, 340.43 and 172.13 is: 237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.81 : 340.43 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.81/340.43 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.81x = 340.43 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.81x = 58,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,595.65/246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.41

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