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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.30, 341.12 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.30, 341.12 and 177.26 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.30 : 341.12 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.30/341.12 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.30x = 341.12 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.30x = 60,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,466.93/247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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