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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.18, 341.18 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.18, 341.18 and 173.51 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.18 : 341.18 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.18/341.18 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.18x = 341.18 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.18x = 59,197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,197.27/247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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