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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.05, 340.66 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.05, 340.66 and 184.78 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.05 : 340.66 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.05/340.66 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.05x = 340.66 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.05x = 62,947.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,947.15/247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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