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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 340.86 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 340.86 and 173.19 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 340.86 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/340.86 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 340.86 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 59,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,033.54/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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