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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 341.25 and 177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 341.25 and 177.49 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 341.25 = 177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/341.25 = 177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 341.25 × 177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 60,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,568.22/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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