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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 341.01 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 341.01 and 185.16 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 341.01 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/341.01 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 341.01 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 63,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,141.41/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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