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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.04, 340.48 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.04, 340.48 and 173.12 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.04 : 340.48 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.04/340.48 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.04x = 340.48 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.04x = 58,943.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,943.90/247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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