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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.97, 340.74 and 172.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.97, 340.74 and 172.19 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.97 : 340.74 = 172.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.97/340.74 = 172.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.97x = 340.74 × 172.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.97x = 58,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,674.32/246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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