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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 341.04 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 341.04 and 181.56 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 341.04 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/341.04 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 341.04 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 61,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,919.22/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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