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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 341.46 and 177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 341.46 and 177.73 is: 245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 341.46 = 177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/341.46 = 177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 341.46 × 177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 60,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,687.69/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.20

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