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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.37, 341.26 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.37, 341.26 and 173.73 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.37 : 341.26 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.37/341.26 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.37x = 341.26 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.37x = 59,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,287.10/247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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