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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.45, 341.26 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.45, 341.26 and 182.11 is: 251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.45 : 341.26 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.45/341.26 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.45x = 341.26 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.45x = 62,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,146.86/247.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.15

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