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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.59, 341.51 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.59, 341.51 and 169.83 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.59 : 341.51 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.59/341.51 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.59x = 341.51 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.59x = 57,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,997.79/247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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