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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.33, 341.57 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.33, 341.57 and 173.77 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.33 : 341.57 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.33/341.57 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.33x = 341.57 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.33x = 59,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,354.62/247.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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