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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 370.59 and 178.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 370.59 and 178.73 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 370.59 = 178.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/370.59 = 178.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 370.59 × 178.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 66,233.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,233.70/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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