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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 342 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 342 and 174.09 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 342 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/342 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 342 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 59,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,538.78/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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