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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 369.48 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 369.48 and 181.78 is: 271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 369.48 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/369.48 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 369.48 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 67,164.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,164.07/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.52

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