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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.59, 371.39 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.59, 371.39 and 178.47 is: 267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.59 : 371.39 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.59/371.39 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.59x = 371.39 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.59x = 66,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,281.08/247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.71

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