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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.23, 371.01 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.23, 371.01 and 182.39 is: 273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.23 : 371.01 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.23/371.01 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.23x = 371.01 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.23x = 67,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,670.99/247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.72

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