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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 342.34 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 342.34 and 174.40 is: 240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 342.34 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/342.34 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 342.34 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 59,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,704.10/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.82

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