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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 341.54 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 341.54 and 177.60 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 341.54 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/341.54 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 341.54 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 60,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,657.50/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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