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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.19, 341.11 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.19, 341.11 and 173.63 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.19 : 341.11 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.19/341.11 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.19x = 341.11 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.19x = 59,226.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,226.93/247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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