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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 340.84 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 340.84 and 177.28 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 340.84 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/340.84 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 340.84 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 60,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,424.12/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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