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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.21, 340.95 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.21, 340.95 and 173.50 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.21 : 340.95 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.21/340.95 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.21x = 340.95 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.21x = 59,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,154.83/247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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