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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 341.12 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 341.12 and 173.52 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 341.12 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/341.12 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 341.12 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 59,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,191.14/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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