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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 341.04 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 341.04 and 173.18 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 341.04 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/341.04 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 341.04 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 59,061.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,061.31/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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