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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 341.73 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 341.73 and 182.10 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 341.73 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/341.73 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 341.73 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 62,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,229.03/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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