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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.11, 369.79 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.11, 369.79 and 181.96 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.11 : 369.79 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.11/369.79 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.11x = 369.79 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.11x = 67,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,286.52/247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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