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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 341.13 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 341.13 and 173.66 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 341.13 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/341.13 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 341.13 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 59,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,239.78/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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