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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 340.58 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 340.58 and 172.44 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 340.58 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/340.58 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 340.58 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 58,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,729.62/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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