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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.84, 342.12 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.84, 342.12 and 174.44 is: 240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.84 : 342.12 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.84/342.12 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.84x = 342.12 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.84x = 59,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,679.41/247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.80

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