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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 341.28 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 341.28 and 177.44 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 341.28 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/341.28 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 341.28 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 60,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,556.72/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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