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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 371.54 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 371.54 and 179.34 is: 269.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 371.54 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/371.54 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 371.54 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 66,631.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,631.09/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.00

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