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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.85, 341.67 and 173.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.85, 341.67 and 173.93 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.85 : 341.67 = 173.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.85/341.67 = 173.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.85x = 341.67 × 173.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.85x = 59,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,425.79/247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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