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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.80, 341.70 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.80, 341.70 and 182.46 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.80 : 341.70 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.80/341.70 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.80x = 341.70 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.80x = 62,346.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346.58/247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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