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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 370.62 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 370.62 and 182.36 is: 273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 370.62 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/370.62 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 370.62 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 67,586.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,586.26/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.19

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