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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.27, 341.17 and 181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.27, 341.17 and 181.66 is: 250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.27 : 341.17 = 181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.27/341.17 = 181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.27x = 341.17 × 181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.27x = 61,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,976.94/247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.64

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