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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 374.17 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 374.17 and 246.60 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 374.17 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/374.17 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 374.17 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 92,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,270.32/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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