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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 340.96 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 340.96 and 173.40 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 340.96 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/340.96 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 340.96 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 59,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,122.46/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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