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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.38, 340.92 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.38, 340.92 and 181.92 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.38 : 340.92 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.38/340.92 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.38x = 340.92 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.38x = 62,020.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,020.17/247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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