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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.21, 341.08 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.21, 341.08 and 172.55 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.21 : 341.08 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.21/341.08 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.21x = 341.08 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.21x = 58,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,853.35/247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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