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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.38, 341.49 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.38, 341.49 and 178.74 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.38 : 341.49 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.38/341.49 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.38x = 341.49 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.38x = 61,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,037.92/247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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