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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.60, 341.61 and 177.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.60, 341.61 and 177.67 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.60 : 341.61 = 177.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.60/341.61 = 177.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.60x = 341.61 × 177.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.60x = 60,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,693.85/247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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