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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 341.16 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 341.16 and 173.46 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 341.16 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/341.16 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 341.16 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 59,177.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,177.61/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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