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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.58, 341.78 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.58, 341.78 and 169.30 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.58 : 341.78 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.58/341.78 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.58x = 341.78 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.58x = 57,862.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,862.51/247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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