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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.72, 370.78 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.72, 370.78 and 183.08 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.72 : 370.78 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.72/370.78 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.72x = 370.78 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.72x = 67,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,882.40/247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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