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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.09, 370.28 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.09, 370.28 and 181.58 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.09 : 370.28 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.09/370.28 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.09x = 370.28 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.09x = 67,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,235.77/247.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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