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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 341.96 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 341.96 and 174.11 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 341.96 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/341.96 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 341.96 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 59,536.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,536.08/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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