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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 342.08 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 342.08 and 170.39 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 342.08 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/342.08 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 342.08 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 58,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,284.45/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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