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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 370.02 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 370.02 and 182.13 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 370.02 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/370.02 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 370.02 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 67,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,391.74/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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