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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.07, 341.40 and 177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.07, 341.40 and 177.35 is: 245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.07 : 341.40 = 177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.07/341.40 = 177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.07x = 341.40 × 177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.07x = 60,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,545.58/247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.06

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