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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.67, 341.56 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.67, 341.56 and 172.86 is: 238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.67 : 341.56 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.67/341.56 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.67x = 341.56 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.67x = 59,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,042.06/247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.39

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