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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 373.18 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 373.18 and 179.82 is: 270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 373.18 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/373.18 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 373.18 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 67,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,105.23/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.78

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