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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 340.90 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 340.90 and 173.80 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 340.90 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/340.90 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 340.90 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 59,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,248.42/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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