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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 341.76 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 341.76 and 170.08 is: 234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 341.76 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/341.76 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 341.76 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 58,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,126.54/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.68

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