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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.60, 371.04 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.60, 371.04 and 183.16 is: 274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.60 : 371.04 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.60/371.04 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.60x = 371.04 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.60x = 67,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,959.69/247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.47

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