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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 341.62 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 341.62 and 170.12 is: 234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 341.62 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/341.62 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 341.62 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 58,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,116.39/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.83

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