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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.74, 342 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.74, 342 and 170.52 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.74 : 342 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.74/342 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.74x = 342 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.74x = 58,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,317.84/247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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