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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.16, 341.49 and 172.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.16, 341.49 and 172.37 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.16 : 341.49 = 172.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.16/341.49 = 172.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.16x = 341.49 × 172.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.16x = 58,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,860.92/247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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