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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 341.64 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 341.64 and 182.19 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 341.64 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/341.64 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 341.64 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 62,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,243.39/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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