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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 341.84 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 341.84 and 177.33 is: 245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 341.84 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/341.84 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 341.84 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 60,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,618.93/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.03

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