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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 341.34 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 341.34 and 181.80 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 341.34 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/341.34 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 341.34 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 62,055.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,055.61/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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