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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.72, 341.28 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.72, 341.28 and 173.90 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.72 : 341.28 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.72/341.28 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.72x = 341.28 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.72x = 59,348.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,348.59/247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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