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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.85, 341.44 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.85, 341.44 and 174.04 is: 239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.85 : 341.44 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.85/341.44 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.85x = 341.44 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.85x = 59,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,424.22/247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.76

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