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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 340.79 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 340.79 and 173.43 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 340.79 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/340.79 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 340.79 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 59,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,102.34/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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