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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.66, 371.19 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.66, 371.19 and 178.71 is: 267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.66 : 371.19 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.66/371.19 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.66x = 371.19 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.66x = 66,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,333.51/247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.84

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