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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.78, 371.13 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.78, 371.13 and 175.42 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.78 : 371.13 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.78/371.13 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.78x = 371.13 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.78x = 65,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,103.62/247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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