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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 340.88 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 340.88 and 181.67 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 340.88 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/340.88 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 340.88 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 61,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,925.06/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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