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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.79, 341.93 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.79, 341.93 and 173.27 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.79 : 341.93 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.79/341.93 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.79x = 341.93 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.79x = 59,245.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,245.57/247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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