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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.87, 340.80 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.87, 340.80 and 173.16 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.87 : 340.80 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.87/340.80 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.87x = 340.80 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.87x = 59,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,012.93/246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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