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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.31, 341.30 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.31, 341.30 and 173.64 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.31 : 341.30 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.31/341.30 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.31x = 341.30 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.31x = 59,262.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,262.46/247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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